Outer space, on the other hand, has been declared the common heritage of mankind, free for exploration and use by States, not subject to appropriation by claims of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation or by any other means; the same applies to the Moon and other celestial bodies.
Esta dualidad en la utilización puede dar lugar a ambigüedades y originar conflictos en cuanto a la aplicación de los instrumentos jurídicos en caso de accidente.